Ensenada: Horseback Beach Ride & La Bufadora Private Tour

Ride horses along Ensenada's quiet beach, then watch water shoot 30 meters at La Bufadora

You ride trained horses on a quiet Ensenada beach, then drive to La Bufadora to watch water geysers shoot 30 meters high and browse a 200-shop craft market. Transport, guide, water and soft drinks are included throughout the 50-minute city tour and full day. Your group travels together in one private vehicle, and the driver can adjust stops based on what interests you.

Step-by-step itinerary

Ensenada city tour and La Bufadora visit

• Meet at the starting point
• Tour Ensenada city for 50 minutes
• Horseback ride on the beach
• Visit La Bufadora and market
• Return to the meeting point

The experience

You start at the meeting point and head straight into Ensenada itself: about 50 minutes of driving through the city where your guide points out how locals actually move through the day, not the tourist version. The route takes you past taquerias, pharmacies, the kinds of places that tell you what a place is really like. Then you arrive at the beach, and that's when the horseback riding begins. The horses are trained, calm, used to riders of different levels, and the beach is quiet enough that you're not competing with jet skis or crowds. You ride along the sand with your guide nearby, and it's the kind of thing that sounds simple until you're actually doing it: the rhythm of the horse, the sound of the water, the space around you.

After the beach, you head to La Bufadora. The name means "the blower," and it's exactly that: a natural blowhole where waves force water up through a rock opening and shoot it 30 meters into the air with this loud, almost angry sound. It happens on its own schedule, so you watch it happen, and then you walk through the market right there, which has over 200 shops selling crafts and souvenirs. It's not a tourist trap in the way some markets are. It's just where locals and visitors both go. You can stop for food, ask your guide about anything you're curious about, take your time. The whole excursion is private: your group stays in one vehicle, air-conditioned, with water and soft drinks included throughout the day.

Then you return to the meeting point. The whole thing is structured but not rushed. You're not on a schedule that's trying to fit eight groups into one afternoon. Your driver stays with you the entire time, so if you want to stop somewhere that's on the route (a viewpoint, a specific restaurant, anything). You can ask and it happens. That flexibility is built into the private format.

What’s included

• Your day includes private roundtrip transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle with a private guide/driver, horseback riding on a quiet Ensenada beach with trained horses, entry to La Bufadora and time to explore the 200-shop craft market, plus bottles of water and soft drinks throughout.
• The 50-minute city tour at the start lets you see local life before the beach ride.
• Specialized infant seats and strollers are available upon request.
• Your entire group stays together in one vehicle, and the driver can stop at places of interest along the route if you ask.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 09:30 and 10:00

AgesAdult (8 to 90 years) · Senior (91 and older) · Youth (4 to 7 years) · Child (2 to 3 years): free · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 39 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyInfant seats availableNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by ENSENADA TOTAL FUN TOURS

Is this one for you?Book this if you want a full Ensenada experience (beach, nature, local flavor, shopping) without arranging transport or timing it yourself. The private format means your group moves at your own pace and the driver can adjust stops, which is what makes a day this varied actually feel relaxed instead of rushed.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (4 to 7 years); Child (2 to 3 years): free; Infant (under 2): free.

How long is the horseback riding part?

The reference doesn't specify an exact duration for the beach ride itself, only that the city tour to reach it takes about 50 minutes. Plan for a full day including the ride, La Bufadora, and the market.

Is this suitable for beginners?

Yes. The horses are trained and the beach is quiet. The guide is with you throughout. It's suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it's not recommended for people with spinal injuries or pregnant travelers.

What's included in the price?

Private roundtrip transportation in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle; the horseback ride on the beach; entry to La Bufadora; water and soft drinks throughout the day; and a private guide/driver.

Is the market part of the tour, or do I have to pay extra?

The market visit is included. You walk through the 200+ shops at La Bufadora, but purchases are on your own.

Can the driver stop at other places on the way?

Yes. You can ask to stop at restaurants, pharmacies, viewpoints, or other places of interest along the route, and the driver will accommodate if it fits the day's schedule.

How many people can go on this tour?

It's a private excursion, so it's your group only. The vehicle size is suited to your group, and everyone travels together in one vehicle, not split across multiple cars.